Austrian engineering firm Andritz has secured a contract from Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) to supply electromechanical equipment for the planned 1800-megawatt Gandikota pumped storage hydropower project in India.
The facility, located in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, is part of India’s broader push to expand its pumped hydro capacity as a means to support growing levels of variable renewable energy, particularly from solar and wind sources.
Under the contract, Andritz will provide reversible pump turbines, motor-generators, and associated auxiliary systems. The scope also includes the design, manufacturing, installation, testing, and commissioning of the equipment. The order value is described as being in the low three-digit million-euro range.
According to Andritz, the project will be delivered using its local manufacturing base in India, backed by its global engineering and service network.
This marks the third collaboration between AGEL and Andritz, following earlier agreements for the 500MW Chitravathi pumped storage project in 2023 and the 1.5GW Tarali project earlier in 2025.
India is rapidly scaling up its pumped hydro infrastructure to enhance grid flexibility and stability. AGEL’s Gandikota plant is expected to play a significant role in this effort, contributing to the integration of intermittent renewable power into the national energy system.
